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Week II – September 8, 2025
Scholar, Professor, and Co-Director of MIT’s Comparative Media Studies, Henry Jenkins speaks about transmedia change and how civilians are taking control of the media and convergence culture. Henry Jenkins discusses his views on media convergence and how communication and everyday stories are showcased in modern-day media. Henry Jenkins continues the conversation about participatory culture and media technologies by using interactive discussions and examples. These videos have more in common than just the same educated speaker. Henry Jenkins speaks about the importance of participatory culture and how it is changing over time. Contemporary culture is promoting engagement where ideas can be expressed even from the safety of a teenager’s bedroom. Social media apps…